The Press., 1887-12-22
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Cards to be found outside of the city, and a very low prices
 .Holiday Goods at H. 0. Wheeler's. 2y
 Silk and Cashmere mufHers ct A. w Walkers.
 A large lot of books,a part of them print ed in German language, damaged little by fire. former retail price $250 for sale at J Smiledge's at 25 cts per volume. Fane Ama' presents.
 A new lot of presents to go with tea a' Vests Oriental Tea Store.
 -Evaporated Apricots at Johnson's.
 Time, money and strength are saved by the use of spot King in washing Ask your gro cer for it. Costs 10 cts.
 Choice French Confections at Vests Oriental Tea Store.
 The Police Shoe is the shoe which is talk ing the lead of all the shoes sold in the United States to-day. See Smiledge's advertisement. The balance of my Ladies' Wraps at halt price, Fl. c. Wheeler 2W
 Have just received another bbl of that fine Mixed Candy at 13c. lb., lbs. for 25c. Buy it early before it is gone. At Ellis.
 If the wives, mothers or any other per- son interested. in the welfare of inebriates will give me record of sales of liquors, assure them that the parties making these sales shall be brought into court will also assure ali persons that communications and inter- views bearing upon the sales of intoxicating liquors shall be strictly confidential tt Dec II, 1887. T. G. HoDGsoN, PROS. AGENT.
 Bananas. Figs, Dates, Prunes etc., of the best quality at Ellis.
 Sewing Machines at Vests Oriental Tea Store.
 Gents all wool Underwear at 50c., worth &1 20, and all wool Hose at 20c, worth 3Oc., at Helms.
 Best quality of goods at Vests Oriental Tea Store.
 Cut Rock Candy at Johnson's.
 Silk Handkerchiefs and Mufaers at -You can find fine line of Oxford Bibles at Parsons.
 Bargains in Winter Shawls and Garments at A W. Walkers.
 A w. Walker has few more of those Fur and Plush sets for little girls.
 Large stock of Plush Goods at A. w. Walkers.
 Special bargains in Silk Handkerehiefs at H. c. Wheeler's. 2w -Caristmas Goods at Helms.
 Visit the Blue Front Clothier's and see the elegant display of Neckwecr, Silk Muf- flers, Gloves and Hosiery. Don't be satisfied with buying where they only show you very slim assortment and charge you an exorbitant price, but select from best stock in town. Blue Front Clothier is naming very low priees on Mems, Youths and Boys Overcoats. You will find prices lower than what the Springfield parties are charging for same quality and style.
 Make the boys useful present by buying nn Oyercoat or Suit at the Blue Front Cloth iers.
 -F1ortda Oranges that are sweet at Ellis. A box of that nice candy at Ellis makes an acceptable Christmas gift.
 Christmas Candles at Ellis.
 Those and ID. boxes of Fancy Mixed Nuts are very fine at Ellis.
 Genuine Meerschaum Pipes at Vests Oriental Tea Store.
 -Eztra large clusters Malaga Grapes at Elis'.
 For nns table Raisins you can't beat those at Ellis,
 -Lo K for Holiday Goods at e. Moore's. Rock Bottom Prices at Johnson's.
 Any one in want of fruit and confection- esy for the holidays will do we'll to call at JohRson's and get prices before going else where.
 Five cents helps good deal in feeding hungry man. When in Springfield it pays to get yonr meals at the Half Dime Lunch pot. The food, the cooking and the service are excellent. and only five cents is charged for each dish 8dec4w Leave your orders for the Mansfield Creamery Butter at Johnson's.
 Look for Holiday Goods at M. e Moores. --I shall make a speciality this season of first quality Rubber Goods. have the sole agency for the Goodyear Glove Co.'S. goods, and carry a full stock of the Boston and Woonsocket lines. Will cost you no more than the poorer goods W. B. Hanley.
 The largest line of Boots, Shoes, &c., to be found in town this year is at Hanlsys. Call and enquire prices. No trouble to show goods. Sign of the big boot
 New Orleans Molasses at Johnson's.
 Florida Oranges at Johnson's.
 Nice present with Baking Powder at Johnson's
 Oriental Condensed Coffee, Pure Liquid Coffee Full rich flavor, delicious aroma and healthful stimulating properties of finest fresh roasted berry. One spoonful makes cupful of perfect coffee in one moment. For sale at the Oriental Tea Store. If Attention is called to the statement of the Lombard Investment Company in this issue it being the first investment company to con- ply with recent act of the Legislature of Connecticut.
 The steady demand for the last importa- tion of Perfect Tea" at Mir. w. G. Ellis is conclusive proof of it's popularity and excel lence.
 -Reguiax meetings of Winter Post, G. R., On the 1st and Sd Monday evenings of each month.
 Legal Blanks at The Press office.
 Don't forget that W. E. Hanley has 8 larger line than ever this year of Ladies' and Mems Fancy Slippers for Holiday gifts.
 STAFFORD.
 Good sleighing this week, and those who could have made the most of it. -Firemen's ball at Oronoco Hall, Fri day evening.
 Borough Clerk Reed last week got the opinion of Lawyer Halsey of Norwich as to when the terms of borough officers elect should begin. The opinion was that with out doubt the intent of the act was that the terms of office should begin immedi- ately upon election. The nearest con- struction that the language of the charter would admit of was that such terms begin upon the second Monday after the cleo tion. Officers will, therefore, begin upon their duties next Monday. This week lists may be handed to last years assessors, whose names are appended to the adver tisement.
 The Congregational Sunday school will have itg annual Christmas tree at the chapel on Saturday evening, with little, If